ORGANIZING YOUR DNA MATCHES: A COMPANION GUIDE; by Diahan Southard (who worked for Sorenson Molecular); 4 pp; 8.5x11; Full Color, laminated; Published: 2016; Item # LU22

With over 2.5 million people in the possession of a DNA test, and most with match lists in the thousands, many are wondering how to keep track of all this data and apply it to their family history. This guide provides the foundation for managing DNA matches and correspondence, and will help budding genetic genealogists:

• Centralize their point of contact with their matches from multiple testing companies
• Familiarize them with Google Forms for tracking information, including providing a link to a free bonus form template
• Provide a brief overview of how to use the power of Google Earth in their genetic genealogy
• Provide an introduction to spreadsheets
• Review valuable third party tools and their contributions to the organizing effort

This Item is also available in PDF format.

Other guides by Diahan Southard

• Understanding AncestryDNA
• Understanding 23andMe
• Understanding Family Tree DNA
• Getting Started: Genetics for the Genealogist
• Autosomal DNA for the Genealogist
• Mitochondrial DNA for the Genealogist
• Y Chromosome DNA for the Genealogist
• Next Steps: Working With Your Autosomal DNA Matches
• Gedmatch: A Next Step For Your Autosomal DNA Test

Other DNA Guides

• The Portable Genealogist: Using DNA in Genealogy, by Christopher C. Child
• Genealogy at a Glance: Genetic Genealogy Basics, by Angie Bush
• Quicksheet - Citing Genetic Sources for History Research - Evidence Style, by Elizabeth Shown Mills
• The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy; by Blaine T. Bettinger